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2003 BMW X5 airbags problems

15 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 112,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
112,000
crashes
2
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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BMW X5 airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 20, 2017 · 230,117 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V047000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported May 28, 2015 · 419,235 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.

Recall number 15V318000 · Recall details

What 2003 BMW X5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 6, 2021 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · CT · crash

2003 bmw x5 involved in a accident. Hit by oncoming traffic on passenger side. Air bag was deployed but did not inflat. No one sitting in passenger area thank god or would have been injured. Happened on city street

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 172,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) and the vehicle was repaired. While the contact was driving home from the service appointment at 55 MPH, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the bmw store (6131 stewart rd suite 1, cincinnati, oh 45227, (513) 271-8700) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the dealer caused the failure due to not disconnecting the battery. The contact called the better business bureau and was provided complaint id number: 3787246. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) as of january 20, 2017. The contact had not received a recall notification. The manufacturer and the dealer (fields bmw winter park, located at 963 wymore rd, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-2100) initially indicated that the air bag recall was serviced, but later recanted the statement and indicated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 130,222 miles · CA

Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle,itwas smoking when I contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now I have found atleast 6recallson 2003 x5 bmw.recall15v318000 recall17v047000 recallo3v197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off,severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///c:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf) .came to complete stop,wheni first brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours,the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and I end up with 2003 bmw with at least 8 recalls (http://ukcar.reviews/bmw-x5-e53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).I purchase the car 1-4-18..I call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary california,I sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also I paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me .I notice it after I register the bmw.as well this dealer is in violation of california lemon law code

Filed May 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 150,000 miles · NC

2003 bmw x5 recall for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 2003 bmw x5 recall for air bags, frontal, driver side inflator module the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The speedometer/odometer stops working while driving and doesnt go into first gear also shows car overheating but it hasnt overheated. When turning it goes back to normal then right back to problem, also these two error codes have appeared p0600 serial communication link and p1747 can-bus monitoring

Filed May 5, 2017 · Airbags · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) for the front driver's side air bag; however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Questions about the 2003 BMW X5 airbags

Does the 2003 BMW X5 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 BMW X5, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 BMW X5 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 112,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW X5 airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 17V047000, 15V318000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the BMW X5 have bad airbags?

The BMW X5 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (83 complaints), 2012 (83 complaints) and 2011 (67 complaints).

Other 2003 BMW X5 problems

Engine 35Electrical 17Transmission 16Seats 7Lights 6Acceleration 5Fuel system 5Body 4Brakes 3Locks 3Steering 3Suspension 3Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Visibility 1

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